Description: This dark-skinned male wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Merchant father left him crippled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. He has no hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Charles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

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 prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.