Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by illithids. 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. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a violet scarf. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (10 gp).

Description: This man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His tied-back hair is brown. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.