Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He tends to wear a large blue jacket, marred by sweets. His hair is short and black. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Manfred was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and white. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Courier and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Spy does. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

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 disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Spy job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has moderate length brown hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.