Description: He is a husky man, who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His black eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Mantus was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Mantus decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 90000 cp. Citrine (50 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Korfel lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to be a farmer again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. A true patriot, Naal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Naal hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.