Description: He has a missing left arm. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Through the years after Balam was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Balam's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her white hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Xanaphia was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amber (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'1" and wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her red hair is still thick. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jade (80 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A 5'5" northern woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Cecily was born with her mother's beautiful face. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Guardian. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her brown fur is braided into rings. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Trail will drive conversation. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jade (90 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. After a long history of fighting, Gomory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Coral (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.