Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Mortician, Manfred learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: An older man who wears long strands of amethyst and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

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 hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 sp.