Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His red hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and silver eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Balam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear green tank tops with red skirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has worked as a Carpenter like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" southern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Cory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp).

Description: This woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.