Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Balam never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, pastel shirt, and red tie. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Paggen hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her fur is black and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Laborer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Jet (150 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red fur. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has red hair. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is an amazing painter.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a glaive on her belt and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.