Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has dyed his greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. He has black eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Gilbert was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Silver pearl (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is short and blue. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. A true patriot, Akmen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Akmen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and carries shortspears. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely green suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has moderate length silver crest. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Mastema is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Oriax was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp).