Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is typically in his Stableman uniform. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Trym learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 3 Acid flasks. 4 Holy water. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Laborer. His head has been shaved. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Gerald is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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 son.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Laborer. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Laborer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.