Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Faral took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thorin has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. Amber (120 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a violet tunic with tan highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes and is in decent physical shape. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age her father died while driving off some orcs. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longsword use. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 80. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Farmer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).