Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Engraver, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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, Fonkin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small island village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (15 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He takes great joy in being the best Sage in town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). White opal (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear brown tank tops with green skirt. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Adelaide learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. White opal (500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (90 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red fur is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: Gildmak wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.