Description: Standing 5'6", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Dilettante, his father struggled to pay the bills. Balam was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Balam decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

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

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ratak grew up listening to his mother's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Ratak took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her crest is rusty and curly. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Glassblower. 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 in a small plains village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter. Her golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, In love, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp. Malachite (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, red shirt, and blue tie. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Harbek embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Pink pearl (130 gp).