Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Glassblower like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: He wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with violet slacks. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.