Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Manfred took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a red and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Giselle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears tattered old clothes. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a violet and blue robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (80 gp).