Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Bowyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Balam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She sports auburn long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.