Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: Ralf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. After a long history of fighting, Ralf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 30 pp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Through the years after Anselm was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Anselm's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.