Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a great chef.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A 5'6" eastern man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. 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 in the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, red shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).