Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After a long history of fighting, William and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.