Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Bertram 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 50 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 is content.

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has lavender fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the east were limited. 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy beige fur. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. He has a hunchback. His beige fur is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.