Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished kukri as well. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balam embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of orcs 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). White opal (500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of amethyst and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has moderate length red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a black vest and prefers green and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 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.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 Marshal, Mella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with her Mercenary mother left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anastrianna grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her first spouse was a Bounty Hunter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Hematite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Einkil was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Rivaan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rivaan was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spy responsibilities is difficult; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp).