Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Bertram was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bertram decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a green coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has no hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.