Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Bertram is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Bertram abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Heward enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heward was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist who has hired him part-time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 31000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather.