Description: An older man who wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by giants. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Debt. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished sword as well. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tan trousers with white and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is brown and curly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Chad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He very much looks the part of a Tanner. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp.