Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Banker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears a simple blue robe with pastel stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Geva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.