Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. After months of barely getting by, Ralf managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Reynard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Heather speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Anselm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.