Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'8". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. His golden hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west to a Adventurer, Manfred learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Adventurer. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 170 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is typically in his Adventurer uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 Adventurer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.