Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 36000 sp. Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with brown pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Geoffrey liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: A deep hatred of goblins.

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears professional attire. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. After coming to the age of reason, Hugh took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.