Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mantus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Server arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and many drow want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 1. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Hobart was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Hobart alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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 found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jet (140 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).