Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His hair is purple and curly. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: Balam is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in glaive use. After a long history of fighting, Ubada and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. Her fur is cinnamon and very short. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gifted student she started as a Fletcher, but she got bored and became a Shoemaker. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 230 pp. Fire opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 28000 sp. Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.