Description: A middle-aged man, he sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ralf does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 cp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30000 cp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp).