Description: A middle-aged man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair down. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Bertram was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His tied-back hair is white. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Knight business at a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Crowbar.

Description: He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Iolite (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 25000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.