Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his lance ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born in the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Manfred took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Manfred and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, William grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'6" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alex studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has wavy brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished crossbow as well. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp).