Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has no hair. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balam grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His brass crest is long and unkept. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ghesh studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Cynical. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a grey tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Malachite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by her family; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Smoking was taken on many hunting expeditions. Smoking liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Addict, Secretive, Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fancy black suit. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Ownka was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Raymond's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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 took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. 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. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp).