Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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, Mantus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Mantus was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is content; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished falchion as well. He has wavy silver hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gennal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He has worked as a Barrister like his father before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jade (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amber (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries clubs. Her hair is silver and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nija fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and carries pickaxes. His hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. She struck the Slave Trader job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp).

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Tarak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries greataxes. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ishmoz's homeland. Ishmoz decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ishmoz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.