Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Adrex was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is braided into rings. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Travok enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown fur is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Dynamic is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ilga studied abroad. When Ilga reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.