Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His tied-back hair is white. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Manfred was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Manfred's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brown hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Sailor again; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has wavy black hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.