Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 350 gp. Jade (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a large tan jacket. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Breena hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).