Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He plays an instrument quite well.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20000 cp. Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: He wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alexandre studied abroad. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is chestnut and very short. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Theodoric was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gerard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. 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 is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Armorer business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Armorer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.