Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Frederick was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and very much looks the part of a Carpenter. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Carpenter, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and to be a miner again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 32000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has chestnut hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Roger was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carter. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.