Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Robert has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 2 Acid flasks. 4 Antitoxin. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her hair is red and curly. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Jasper (60 gp).