Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Patrick was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.