Description: He stands about 5'6" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her tied-back hair is red. She has gleaming, smiling brown 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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Aline was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Aline was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aline's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly pickaxes and bows. He has moderate length brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (16 gp).