Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is lengthy. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Balam enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Balam was born with his mother's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp.

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 is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

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. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and very short. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 20 gp. Malachite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.