Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ralf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses divination through singing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Glassblower first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Manfred was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Glassblower. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Glassblower for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3100 sp. White pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.