Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Dyer responsibilities is difficult; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (100 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Adam studied abroad. Adam was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Navigator. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has brown hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.