Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and quarterstaffs. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ralf 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 Ralf. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His hair is golden and very short. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Body Guard. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.