Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise green.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Manfred is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manfred studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. 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: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gunter studied abroad. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is still thick. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Peter was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Arnold was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Map Maker. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 80 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.