Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He struck the Dyer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 17000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She married young, but lost her spouse to dire rats. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).