Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is brown and curly. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has wavy silver crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: This man wears just a grey suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rangrim studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 cp. Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Geoffrey liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.