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: 1 Crowbar.

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has slicked back silver hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gynk will drive conversation. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy brown dress, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her silver hair down. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Eva was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aelar embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aelar has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Aelar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Damien speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 sp.