Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, marred by beers. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Odo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Mayor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (140 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.