Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Coral (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western man 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 chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gunter lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has worked as a Cartwright like his father before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 230 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Richard was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 39000 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Junk Dealer father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 10 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.