Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This man wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Everard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp).