Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his pastel robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished club as well. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Theriatis's homeland. Theriatis decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His brown hair is cut short. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Brottor learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.