Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Manfred is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sybil grew up listening to her father's many stories. 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries a battered flail and tarnished whip as well. His hair is long and brown with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frederick grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Frederick's homeland. Frederick decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Jade (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mortician. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has gray eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.