Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Bertram is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 60 pp. White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Thomas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the south. 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. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.