Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He is greedy; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 13000 sp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Ernest wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.