Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Mantus was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Mantus abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is auburn and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 320 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. His hair is red and very short. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Corkitron was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Stableman. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.