Description: He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly morningstars and crossbows. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west to a Sage, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This man wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His black hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and white tie. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gray eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Bertram 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He likes to wear red tank tops with blue pants. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Marshal. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and human compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2500 sp.