Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manea studied abroad. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is cut close to his head. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kairon grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a yellow coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Navigator mother left him crippled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears red trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is silver and very short. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Junk Dealer business.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.