Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Manfred was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is a Dilettante first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.