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. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting drow, the young Bernard began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Baker. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.