Description: This man is very fat, and wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his golden hair down. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His tied-back hair is silver. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a fancy blue suit. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. 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-brother.

History: He was born in a small island village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Cynical, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (70 gp). 3 Smokesticks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Smokesticks.