Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Balam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she very much looks the part of a Layabout. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Neega was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Neega's homeland. Neega decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has worked as a Layabout like her mother before her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white fur. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 gp.