Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Balam was born the youngest of three triplets. Balam liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Amethyst (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Barrister father left her crippled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Gaaki was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Expand her business; and revenge

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears an entirely white suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is short and brown. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She is a Doppelganger in disguise. She found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.