Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is short and black. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When Rael reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Laucian will drive conversation. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Arannis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.