Description: He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered shield and tarnished warhammer as well. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a white deerstalker hat and white clothes. His red hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying orange fur a little too much giving a sharp orange color. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Fragrant was born with his mother's beautiful face. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Fragrant and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and black tie. He has moderate length white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Ghaliver lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amber (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.