Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 pp. Peridot (60 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This light-skinned male is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 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 would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Roger speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 25000 sp. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones. 8 Acid flasks. 8 Acid flasks.