Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Manfred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a great chef.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 28. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is red and curly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by teas. His auburn hair is lengthy. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.