Description: This younger middle-aged man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Manfred was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Odo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2 Acid flasks.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Mortician first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30000 cp. Iolite (70 gp). Amber (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is cut short. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Thomas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 20 pp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.