Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Balimaar's homeland. Balimaar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her silver crest down. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gesrethe took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'11" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His crest is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich eastern 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His copper crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).