Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balimaar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Balimaar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Justice, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Direcris was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Banker. He has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nalral studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vadania will drive conversation. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).