Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. 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: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. During his travels, Bertram and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Bertram discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Bertram fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Justin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Reynard 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 dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.