Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Ralf was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ralf decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and blue pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Alex was born the youngest of three triplets. He worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.