Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ralf is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear tan tank tops with red pants. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Ralf learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp. Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.