Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Manfred was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Manfred decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Being a Fletcher kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears just a black suit. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished flail as well. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 cp. Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Helja lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, green cloak. She has done her best to style her scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She wears her golden hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Navigator. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).