Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Balam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Carlin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born in the north. Carlin abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His black fur is lengthy. His eyes are yellow and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Tree was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).