Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His tied-back hair is white. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Ralf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His first spouse was a Armorer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nicholas grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nicholas. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He worked as a nervous Bowyer and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Bowyer like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.