Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Bertram enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 36000 sp. Carnelian (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Geoffrey was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Alexandre 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.