Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east to a Animal Trainer, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man wears skinny pants and wears a green and white robe with the hood down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his blonde hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His hair is short and red. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Gerard was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.