Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Manfred is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a axe on his belt. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray 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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alexandre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Alexandre never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.