Description: This late middle aged man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Ralf was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a fancy pastel suit. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. She sports silver long hair. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.