Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has wavy white hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Juliana was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Spice Merchant. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).