Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Manfred 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears an entirely green suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Elizabeth hails from a village terrorized by giants. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She became a Assassin soon after.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).