Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Actor business.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 350 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. 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 hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and catlike.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. During his travels, Himo and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Himo discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Himo fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 16000 sp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.