Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is white and very short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman wears a green shirt with thin white vertical stripes and violet pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her scarlet crest is knotted and matted. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His crest is blue and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp).