Description: A 5'0" eastern man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born into a rich family. Manfred was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He wears tan trousers with black and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His hair is silver and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a red tunic with green highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Black pearl (800 gp). Coral (100 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Disguise kit.