Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple green robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bertram grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Bertram. After months of barely getting by, Bertram managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Amethyst (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Randal studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has worked as a Cook like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Map Maker again.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp.