Description: He is in excellent shape and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Mantus learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1400 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is physically well-built. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to protect her home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is black and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He found a children's book about a Elf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.