Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Bertram took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to orcs.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: John lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

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

Description: She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Jane was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).