Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Bertram 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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has moderate length auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Adelard was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'8" northern man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is short and auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Clerebold was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Human compassion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his red hair down. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Theodoric was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Human Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.