Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears black trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Ralf was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Baker, but he got bored and became a Gardener. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Justin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Justin was born with his father's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Justin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is black and curly. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born in the west to a Shipwright, Raymond learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Richard alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.