Description: This man wears just a black suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker mother left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 40 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the east to a Body Guard, Dworic learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.