Description: Standing 5'11", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Manfred was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 pp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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, Bertram would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Architect uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20000 cp. Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).