Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries a battered spear and tarnished flail as well. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ralf will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has worked as a Mercenary like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has wavy silver hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2800 sp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the south to a Apothecary, Ernest learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

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