Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A true patriot, Manfred would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Assassin, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dyer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Tagga's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. During her travels, Tagga and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Tagga discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Tagga fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Dyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, grey shirt, and black tie and is in decent physical shape. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.