Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a violet vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp.