Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses like a well dressed Painter does. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Balam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: Trym is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: He 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. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Immeral was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 390 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He usually wears his grey robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder, marred by sweets. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: White opal (1100 gp).