Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and golden. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Jet (130 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 34000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

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 takes great joy in being the best Tanner in town.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is golden and very short. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2900 sp. Jade (50 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. At some point he was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.