Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting drow, the young Manfred began to lead the lost caravan. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has wavy golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Simon has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is white and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in a small plains village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Roofer responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.