Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries a battered axe and tarnished bastard sword as well. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Balam was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Balam 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 he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. Her golden hair is well kept. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Kody was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His childhood dream was to be a Bricklayer, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned female typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has silver hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Adventurer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120 gp.