Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Manfred was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Beggar. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ella grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gomory studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a large green jacket. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Synthrin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (160 gp).