Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished shortbow as well. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Manfred is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 260 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a whip on his belt. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal (400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Kiirith speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kiirith fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear black tank tops with white skirt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.