Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears just a black suit. He has a hunchback. He has styled his purple hair well, parting it to the right. This silver eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Through the years after Balam was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balam's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jade (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. He carries a battered sword and tarnished scimitar as well. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Bhevek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Onyx (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.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. She wears her cinnamon fur up. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).