Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Moss agate (4 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Peter has worked very hard to control his curse. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Peter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished rapier as well. His hair is short and auburn. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 13000 cp.