Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Manfred was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 26000 cp. Black pearl (800 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. 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 has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Armorer; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Carnelian (50 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 golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries longswords. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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. Dean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. 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 is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His brown hair is braided into rings. 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 has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in a small island village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp. Sard (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.