Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bertram was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver, marred by teas. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Military, Debt. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 7 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.