Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has slicked back white hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Malachite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blue hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Pyra was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Blacksmith. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a colorful flower in her white crest. Her eyes are red.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1800 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barrister. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 became a Barrister soon after.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 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.