Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manfred embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Weaver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Weaver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Weaver like his father before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears professional attire. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Eleanor was born with her father's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tattered old clothes. His crest is bronze and very short. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (7 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a weaver again

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She sports golden long hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Diesa grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Diesa. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.