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 bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Mantus alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Engraver business.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Phann was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Barrister, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This southern woman typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Melissa was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Melissa decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2700 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.