Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1700 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears green trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nazdûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 40 gp. Jet (100 gp).