Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He got into the Navigator business at a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Grigi studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 16000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Alvyn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, 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 Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'11" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Willow isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Faran is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Server for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Masseuse job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.