Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Manfred was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sailor. 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 need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and white pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Henry learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in hammer use. He has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, grey cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Kody took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2300 sp. Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Hubert was born with his father's beautiful face. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His silver hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).