Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in a small island village. Bertram liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 4 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is typically in his Performer uniform. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Performer. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in a small island village. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Good lock.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.