Description: He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Detective. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Silk rope. 1 Disguise kit.