Description: An older man who wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manfred studied abroad. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adelard will drive conversation. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Revenge; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.