Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished bastard sword as well. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Manfred was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anselm has worked very hard to control his curse. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Azurite (8 gp). Jet (110 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Lazy, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.