Description: He has a missing right leg. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large violet jacket. His hair is chestnut and very short. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Jade (100 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jade (100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His copper crest is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is purple and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Carter business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she very much looks the part of a Tanner. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a white coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west to a Banker, Volen learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Volen was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A gifted student he started as a Glassblower, but he got bored and became a Performer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.