Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ralf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is short and black. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Heward learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Sailor mother left him crippled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: He wears a blue vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gunter grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 19000 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 cp. Moss agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Average lock.