Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Manfred is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Manfred took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He struck the Herbalist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His tied-back hair is black. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a grey vest and prefers pastel and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is physically well-built. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Charles is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Charles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has golden hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sculptor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.