Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Balam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Thradal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Boddynock was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 21000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is short and blue. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.