Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her hair is short and silver. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gynk was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has achieved small success as a Sculptor.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 160 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, marred by chocolates. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Aelar was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aelar's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Malachite (7 gp).