Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Bertram was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sailor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished halberd as well. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (110 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.