Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: White opal (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Hugolina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his black robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.