Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is physically well-built. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balam is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Balam's homeland. Balam decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mason. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small island village. Soveliss 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. Her black hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has white fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Voice breaks

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