Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has black hair. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

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

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Arnold was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has worked as a Spy like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ralf isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Conrad lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red garnet (100 gp).