Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'8" and is wearing a long, brown cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His gray fur is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 230 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears just a black suit. Her blue crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is typically in her Roofer uniform. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Yebe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 50 gp.