Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has auburn hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Manfred has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver and curly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

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 Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses divination through singing.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.