Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. After a long history of fighting, Ralf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anthony does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anthony studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 sp. Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull red iron scale mail. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This eastern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Crowbar. 1 Hourglass.