Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 in the south to a Server, Hugh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 sp. Jet (90 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.