Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Bertram was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bertram decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (70 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.