Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished halberd as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Manfred was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy silver hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter father left him crippled. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Holy water.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Manfred will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. His tied-back hair is blonde. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Theodoric and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp.