Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his violet robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Ralf began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits and sputters

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

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Slave, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His divine 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 170 pp.