Description: This late middle aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is braided into rings. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Akta will drive conversation. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 gp. Red spinel (160 gp).