Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears his white hair up. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Varis studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Varis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rose (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this woman wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is red and very short. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Rieta lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. White opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Merchant who has hired her part-time. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jade (150 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Navigator profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Griselda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Malachite (12 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she likes to wear pastel tank tops with yellow skirt. Her red fur is thinning but still full. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Spear was taken on many hunting expeditions. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Moss agate (5 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.