Description: This malnourished man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Balam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears baggy tan pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

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 made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is red. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.