Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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 a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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

Motivation: Human compassion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 sp. Banded agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 26000 cp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 sp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fancy green suit. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.