Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Ralf began to lead the lost caravan. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries swords. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Isabella is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Isabella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Her tied-back hair is white. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Being a Shipwright kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Being a Blacksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). White pearl (90 gp).