Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are gold.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balam was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He bought a glaive and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Jasper (70 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has chestnut hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His gold crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His hair is red and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 50 gp. Obsidian (14 gp).