Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Bertram was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bertram's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Amber (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is purple and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Nija enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nija was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length scarlet crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Balimaar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His yellow fur is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Jade (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).