Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Barkeep but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ralf was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Carter, his father struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Holy water. 3 Acid flasks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin.