Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Bertram was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears professional attire. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Gerald is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Roland was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 sp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp).