Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is auburn and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his father's many stories. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Barber; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in an above average manner. Her crest is silver and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Mishann was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Ploughman. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Uthemar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Uthemar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Red spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she usually wears her pastel robe and has her longsword always slung over her shoulder. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 160 gp.