Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple red robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her ears are large.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Passionate, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

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

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has no hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Juliana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her brown hair is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Herleva was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Herleva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Acid flasks. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Acid flasks. 1 Thunderstones.