Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Occupation: Banker

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Dean lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. 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 blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His clothes are grease stained in places. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.