Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ralf will drive conversation. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray 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 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: 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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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. Gilbert fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 cp. Peridot (50 gp). Jet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Randal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Randal began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered bow and tarnished warhammer as well. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Tim was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Amethyst (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).