Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his club always slung over his shoulder. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His yellow fur is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a violet tunic with yellow highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vlorn studied abroad. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp).