Description: 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 wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south to a Cartwright, Manfred learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Lance liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 19000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished lance as well. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has green eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Miles never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Backpack. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Good lock.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Don was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.