Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is white and curly. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Stylist mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: William lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has a crush on the local Shepherd; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).