Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Manfred was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mercenary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Banker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Stylist. He became a Stylist soon after.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a large tan jacket. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).