Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Kyle is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Courier profession.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp.