Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Bernard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local miller

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, yellow shirt, and black tie. He has a hunchback. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Alex's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.