Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has silver eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is an amazing painter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Balam took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Falkrunn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Falkrunn was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, she is not a threatening figure. She sports blonde long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired her part-time. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Nora was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Maynild hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 gp. Banded agate (4 gp).