Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Manfred is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (15 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Vaina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Mormo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Mormo was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to be a jeweler again

Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Military, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Diggory took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hand crossbow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Diggory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 60 gp. Citrine (80 gp).

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Elaim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Elaim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He tends to his Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Depressed, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has moderate length white hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Williamina has worked very hard to control her curse. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her crest is gold and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.