Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Barkeep, Balam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp).

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports chestnut long hair. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She takes great joy in being the best Guard in town.

History: Mialee lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she's in love

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a brown shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her fur is black and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Spear is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2100 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Jet (100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Rimple was born the youngest of three triplets. When Rimple reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 28000 sp.