Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is black and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Bertram is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Map Maker. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his tan robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is long and unkept. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich western family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She sports black long hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Stacee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has wavy brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ishte was born the youngest of three triplets. Ishte abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Butcher, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to be a tanner again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.