Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear flannel. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He is wracked by social anxiety; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: William lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after William was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. William's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a yellow shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a engraver and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Butcher, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 13000 cp.