Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple yellow robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Ralf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'6". She wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her scarlet crest is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When Gilbert reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf 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. During his travels, Gilbert and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Gilbert discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Gilbert fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.