Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large violet jacket. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bertram never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is short and red. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 34000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

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

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Trym speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mason born in the past three hundred years. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He tends to his Mason job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (90 gp).