Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is silver and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has blonde hair. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sarah was born with her father's beautiful face. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.