Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'8" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She has slicked back golden hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Geva abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. His brown hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.