Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. Balam enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Balam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is typically in his Barrister uniform. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his golden hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length rusty crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A freak accident while working with his Mercenary mother left him crippled. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and yellow robe with the hood down. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the east to a Carter, Flak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a spy again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 230 gp.