Description: An older man who wears a tan shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and violet pants, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 6'5" northern man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brass crest is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Morgran embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Morgran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Quarion was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp.