Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Sailor uniform. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Balam was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Five was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dilettante; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She wears her black hair up. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the east. She found a children's book about a Halfling Bard 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 tends to her Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.