Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Manfred 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. Manfred decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Thunderstones. 8 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'10", this man very much looks the part of a Herbalist. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is white and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: Simon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Simon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (70 gp).