Description: A 6'4" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His hair is purple and curly. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: Balam is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tattered old clothes. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 230 pp. Fire opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 28000 sp. Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His scarlet crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Kiirith 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 bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and red. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Ratak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ratak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Ratak took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the north. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2700 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His bronze crest is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kriv will drive conversation. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Kriv was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She very much looks the part of a Cook. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gifted student she started as a Engraver, but she got bored and became a Cook. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.