Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tattered old clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. Ernest was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ernest decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Mortician uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's in love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.