Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Balam was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Amber (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her fur is red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. While she appears to be a normal Tabaxi, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1600 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is short and white. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for him, and Akoth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She keeps her long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Jheri hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Jheri alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Azurite (11 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.

Description: This western woman has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (60 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Onyx (40 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 man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a violet vest and prefers blue and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.