Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When Manfred reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Russian accent

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

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Dustin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp.