Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Ralf learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a armorer again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: Emma speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emma grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (140 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Debt, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.