Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west to a Sellsword, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his hammer ready. His red hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, William isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).