Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and carries shortspears. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Osco hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Nithther liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.