Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a grey vest and prefers pastel and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by giants. A freak accident while working with his Sellsword father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. Her crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and black tie. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length yellow fur. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Spear was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Spear fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright red hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Slave Trader and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her silver crest down. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eggren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). White opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (150 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barkeep but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in an above average manner. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.