Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his golden hair down. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Henry liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy red hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp).