Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Manfred was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Merchant. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has auburn hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Adventurer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears just a violet suit. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Carter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.