Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Xappan studied abroad. Xappan was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Performer. After a long history of fighting, Xappan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1700 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Lamlis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Akmen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.