Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Manfred is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Mortician

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown and curly. He has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Thomas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has moderate length silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sellsword but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Solomon abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Courier, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp. 3 Acid flasks. 3 Acid flasks.