Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Bertram took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears just a white suit. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Anthony was born the youngest of three triplets. Anthony was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anthony decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and an old rival family wants him found

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 sp. Jade (110 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with brown slacks. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a long, blue cloak. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the north. 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 Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 23000 cp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp).