Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple green robe with red stripes complete with hood. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting dire rats, the young Rosamund began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Shoemaker. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.