Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Bertram has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). White opal (400 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has green eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She has a very tight haircut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Susannah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Glassblower, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Matilda hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (500 gp).