Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. His blue hair is thinning but still full. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His childhood dream was to be a Servant, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Baker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and black. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Dorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Dorn 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 crossbow.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has wavy yellow fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Melissa enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2900 sp.