Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Balam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a brown coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. 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, Nurkara is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and balancing his hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her white hair is still thick. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 22000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). 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: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears brown trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. His beige fur is lengthy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.