Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is singed and shortened. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Balam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Balam was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is cut short. Her ears are large.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a great chef.

History: Kilvar was born the youngest of three triplets. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad violet hat.

Personality: Azaki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Laucian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 cp. Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a scimitar on her belt. She has styled her blue crest well, parting it to the right. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Heian has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

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

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.