Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Adventurer. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Jade (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

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 takes great joy in being the best Doctor in town.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.