Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Balam 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longbow.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Tippletoe was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Navigator. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Ruler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. With wild blonde hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fallthra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Black opal (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Stylist, Anastrianna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new stylist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.