Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Balam was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'4" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abalaba hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 gp.