Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His auburn hair is cut short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred 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 he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Coral (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sard (30 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His head has been shaved. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Tomi is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mason business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tomi was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His head has been shaved. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jebeddo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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: Wants to work out more often; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Erias was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Herbalist. He has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop crest cut. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is blue and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Tharivol was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).