Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Apothecary. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balam is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Halimath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; 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: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 gp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple red robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Howard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 120 gp.