Description: This southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Balam was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Farmer. After a long history of fighting, Balam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'7" western man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Xappan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has moderate length red crest. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: Hethress was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her hair is white and very short. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is auburn and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in the south to a Shipwright, Hadwisa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Hadwisa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man very much looks the part of a Actor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is white and very short. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

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. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.