Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 50 pp. Hematite (7 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

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. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Yvonne was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp.