Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bertram grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Bertram. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with her Unemployed father left her crippled. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Red garnet (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a white vest and prefers black and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is black and curly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.