Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Bertram managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Priest profession.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is black. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He became a Barkeep soon after.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Backpack.