Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His hair is auburn and curly. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oskar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Barrister mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His golden hair is braided into rings. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Backpack. 1 Superior lock. 1 Hourglass.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 80000 cp. Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.