Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blue hair is lengthy. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Balam liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Priest. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his blue robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. His hair is red and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is lengthy. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Kyle hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Beleth was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 60000 cp. Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and black robe with the hood down. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden and curly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Assassin. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Emotional, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Armorer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is cut close to his head. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small plains village. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Tordrid 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Superior lock.