Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ralf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Adelard was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has wavy silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Robert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Robert was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a pastel shirt with thin black vertical stripes and violet pants. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Priest father left him crippled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. He has shaved his head bald. He has green eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up work as a Shipwright and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.