Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 6'2" eastern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the east to a Merchant, Don learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. She has wavy silver hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Jane was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Courier, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp.