Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf. His hair is white and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 19000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and daggers. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Being a Masseuse kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Gunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. 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 soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his father's many stories. Gerald abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.