Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an entirely white suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 37000 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has moderate length red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Kugáluga has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple green robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.