Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his purple hair down. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Marshal who has hired him part-time. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Balam took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'7" northern man, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his copper crest to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 240 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears green trousers with white and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She keeps her rusty crest in a flapper bob. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a blue suit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She prefers to wear flannel. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has wavy black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His crest, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).