Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His tied-back hair is golden. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length golden hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Adelard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and balancing his hectic life and new servant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is blonde and curly. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Backpack.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear green tank tops with tan pants. His head has been shaved. He has green eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).