Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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 his hair in dreadlocks. 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 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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Manfred was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He has wavy silver hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Hunter was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has white hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Justin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large black jacket, and is pretty ugly. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: Just what you see.