Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bertram does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Justin took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Gerald speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer who has hired him part-time. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Jeweler; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Adelard was born with his mother's beautiful face. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Miner

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

Possessions: 100 gp.