Description: This man very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Crown-heir, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Holy water. 1 Antitoxin.