Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Bertram was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mercenary. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This late middle aged man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Thomas was taken on many hunting expeditions. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Charles hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.