Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 70 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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's attracted to the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the east. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Sarah is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Emerald (700 gp).