Description: This man is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Ralf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Courier mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Chad studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).