Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard and is in decent physical shape. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Arnold is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Arnold lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arnold alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He uses divination through singing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 Guard. He has worked as a Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, William has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

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