Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and revenge

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Adam 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He has the majority of his body covered in plate, marred by beers. He wears his brown hair down. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 10. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a Brewer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).