Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Ralf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fancy black suit. He has moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spy but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 sp. Star ruby (900 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 has a crush on the local Miner; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Soapmaker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black vest and prefers green and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).