Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Mantus hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Mantus lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Mantus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man wears violet trousers with yellow and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown and curly. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: 3'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is red and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Anverth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Anverth took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Therai was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.