Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 14000 cp. Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, brown cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a yellow shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Heward was taken on many hunting expeditions. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Hedonist, PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.