Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and blue pants. He has moderate length dark red hair. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Balam was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his youth he was a Carpenter, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Emen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.