Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a halberd and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Adelard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Adelard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Ernest was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a assassin and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is thinning but still full. 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: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 island due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.