Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Herbalist profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'6". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Anselm hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Gilbert is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown shirt with thin red vertical stripes and blue pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kyle grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.