Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has wavy white hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bricklayer. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his red hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is still thick. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trym was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Bounty Hunter soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Zircon (50 gp).