Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 38000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 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 wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and pastel tie. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Hunter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Hunter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 170 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears just a black suit. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Norman was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 sp. Banded agate (7 gp).