Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Balimaar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Balimaar. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 cp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has no hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Harbek abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a red coat with brown slacks. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished kukri as well. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new beggar responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her head has been shaved. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate.