Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He has black hair. He has black eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Balam was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).