Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Ralf is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (140 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp.