Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. His brown fur is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Ethereal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Jet (140 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Carpenter uniform. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ûkrom was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Alberich and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 47000 sp.