Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears professional attire. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Bertram took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Jade (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She has wavy black fur. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Bowyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Mayor. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 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 (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his brown hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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 always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tan trousers with grey and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and tabaxi compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.