Description: He wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes, and carries quarterstaffs. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp. Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: A 5'4" southern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

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

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. A true patriot, Taklinn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.