Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Bertram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hugh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Mundane. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy gold crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Shamash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.