Description: This late middle aged man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and silver. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Manfred grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Manfred. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is white and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Roofer born in the past three hundred years. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hobart studied abroad. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A 4'11" western man, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has blue eyes and a violet hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Geoffrey wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Geoffrey was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. His hair is short and red. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and blue tie. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in a small island village. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears brown trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Roland and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp).