Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by chocolates. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he usually wears his yellow robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Eye agate (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear white tank tops with pastel pants. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Trym wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Banded mail.