Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 sp. Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His tied-back hair is white. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in the east to a Farmer, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Lance was born the youngest of three triplets. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.