Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is black. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Butcher who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Butcher, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Lance is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a violet collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.