Description: This exceptionally lanky man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Masseuse, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 sp. Peridot (80 gp).

Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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, Diggory is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Diggory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 gp. Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Bagabug is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Bagabug was taken on many hunting expeditions. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing his hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gifted student she started as a Farmer, but she got bored and became a Barber. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp.