Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Manea's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Manea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered axe and tarnished nunchaku as well. He wears his red hair up. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Oppleby 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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears blue trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: Jabbie was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Blacksmith job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Blacksmith responsibilities is difficult; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Coral (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has green crest. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Body Guard business.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Assassin hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.