Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has golden hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Eloise enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Eloise was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Eloise and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Timid voice

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

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He usually wears his tan robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. He wears his chestnut hair up. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Heward was taken on many hunting expeditions. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp.