Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Manfred was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a fancy violet dress. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has green eyes.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Layabout father left her crippled. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his pastel robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Quick wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her brown fur is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears a brown shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his black crest up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black and curly. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 29000 cp. Hematite (10 gp). White opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is brown and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At some point she was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She has wavy black hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.