Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He uses divination through singing.

History: Manfred was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sard (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is auburn. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Frederick is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Armorer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Frederick grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Frederick. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4 Holy water. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Actor does. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.