Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Bertram took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up halberd and armor he uses now. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Justice. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and blonde. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Everard has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bernard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Bernard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear pastel tank tops with grey pants. His tied-back hair is red. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.