Description: An older man who wears a green shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and brown pants, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dalgal grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dalgal. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has white eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 sp. Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.