Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bertram's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Bertram is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His tied-back hair is golden. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Cook. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3200 sp.