Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He wears his red hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Richard has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 feels threatened by others; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2900 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 27000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aldous abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Dean is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.