Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fancy brown suit. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a black suit. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. After a long history of fighting, Raymond and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 sp.