Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Bertram was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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 feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Black pearl (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a animal trainer again

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anselm studied abroad. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. 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 has a crush on the local Masseuse; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 sp. Emerald (800 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.