Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gunter was born with his father's beautiful face. Gunter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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 is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has brown hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Anthony was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A freak accident while working with his Laborer mother left him crippled. 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: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely blue suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is physically well-built. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).