Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balam is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey vest and prefers green and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Percival was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cook. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Coral (120 gp).

Description: She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She is physically well-built. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Red spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is still thick. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a black vest and prefers pastel and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is short and blue. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Dimble was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His golden hair is lengthy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 360 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She 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. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Thunderstones. 4 Tanglefoot bags.