Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Richard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Solomon was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).