Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ralf was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Butcher. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ernest fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 30 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Balimaar 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. Balimaar abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.