Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, white cloak. He wears his black hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Adelard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp.