Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This western man wears a black vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A true patriot, Cory would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a white tunic with red highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Gerard has worked very hard to control his curse. He became a Navigator soon after.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A 6'6" southern man, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Azurite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp).