Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Ralf was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a grey vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has worked as a Sage like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 60 pp. Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Cory is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.