Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Manfred wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 is a great chef.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his white hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).