Description: He is a mite stocky and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is purple and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Balam was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He sports a flattop crest cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Military, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'11". He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He wears his golden hair up. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars, marred by teas. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.