Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Manfred embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Blacksmith business.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. One day when Conrad was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Conrad was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Anselm and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 sp. Banded agate (9 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Geoffrey embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is greedy

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.