Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Balam was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40000 cp. Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'11". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has red eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a great chef.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has slicked back black hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.