Description: This malnourished man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ralf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". He is typically in his Laborer uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Laborer like his mother before him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 pp. Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe, and carries greataxes. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull green iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. 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. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.