Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manfred embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears his white hair up. He has green eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a mortician again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Alexandre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He has wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: William was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. William was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.