Description: 6'6" and muscular, this northern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by drow. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Ida was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Drogo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Patrick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Patrick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Miner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 sp. Coral (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp).