Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to illithids. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Manfred was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Golden pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 45000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.