Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

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. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barrister and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'6" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. His golden hair is still thick. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. 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 black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20 pp.