Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He usually wears his black robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother 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: He was born in a small island village. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'4" and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Actor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Robert was born with his mother's beautiful face. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Actor. He tends to his Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has no hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Peter is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.