Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her morningstar. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maagog grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 cp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Junk Dealer again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears a fancy grey suit. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. With bright chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 77. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Jarsali was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.