Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Balam learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Locksmith, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue tunic with red highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Enidda was taken on many hunting expeditions. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has slicked back red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Bricklayer again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 89. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Vondal grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Vondal. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Fallthra was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Fallthra's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She bought a nunchaku and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 370 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Tyna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Tyna hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 cp. Zircon (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.