Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears his black hair down. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Balam was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 110 gp. Coral (160 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears a green vest and prefers tan and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This light-skinned male wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his white hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Naeris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 280 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.