Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 west. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Amber (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her orange fur down. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Skirt grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'2" and usually wears his black robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 500 gp.