Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 loving parents in a slum to the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Amber (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a large green jacket. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is cut short. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.