Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Red spinel (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is braided into rings. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the west to a Barrister, Manfred learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Barrister. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a blue tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Robert was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Robert was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Robert's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bellfounder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Chad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Chad was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.