Description: This tall, slender man usually wears his blue robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting orcs, the young Bertram began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Melissa reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a green coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. With bright silver hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Giselle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Giselle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Giselle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.