Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Manfred was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished greatsword as well. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.