Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, 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 chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Junk Dealer, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He tends to his Junk Dealer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise brown.

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 is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Richard 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 Richard. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 50 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.