Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the east to a Server, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heward was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his violet 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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrick grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but he was a colossal failure. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Gilbert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: This northern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.