Description: This late middle aged man wears just a tan suit and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is typically in her Guard uniform. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Herleva will drive conversation. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kody has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).