Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Ralf is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 26000 cp.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a red feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Guy's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. A true patriot, Frederick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 gp.