Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Manfred was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Everard will drive conversation. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He wears his silver hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Architect and was forced into it by his family; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. 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 chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nicholas has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.