Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has wavy white hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Manfred was taken on many hunting expeditions. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is still thick. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her hair is short and black. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Barrister, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.