Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Layabout. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished sword as well. He has wavy brown hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).