Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Manfred enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Manfred was born the youngest of three triplets. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Adventurer. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Anthony was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Anthony has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'4", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is short and golden. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is cut close to his head. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Adventurer. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.