Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born in the west to a Sellsword, Manfred learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

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

Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Elizabeth was born the youngest of three triplets. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a Farmer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).