Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Bertram was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. During his travels, Bertram and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Bertram discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Bertram fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Coral (160 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Raer enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raer was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bow on his belt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Pikar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).