Description: This younger middle-aged man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his lance, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bertram never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a violet tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Scribe like his father before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norman's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He bought a kukri and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Coral (140 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: This eastern man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying scarlet crest a little too much giving a sharp scarlet color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Brewer born in the past three hundred years. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Loopmottin grew up listening to her father's many stories. Loopmottin liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.