Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of brigands 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: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Average lock. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 cp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fancy tan suit. His golden hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to be a barkeep again

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp.