Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Ralf was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ralf's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Heward is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heward was born with his father's beautiful face. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Odo was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Engraver. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered whip and tarnished quarterstaff as well. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Chad is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp.