Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Hubert never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is short and auburn. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Emma was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'4" southern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.