Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Rolen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 pp. Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Jocelyn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Conrad was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: 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; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Arannis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).