Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Carter business.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 140 gp.