Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, marred by sweets. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Manfred was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a fancy grey suit, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his blonde hair up. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Simon was born with his father's beautiful face. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Simon has worked very hard to control his curse. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Theodoric took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Dilettante.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Don never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.