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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Balimaar was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Locksmith who has hired her part-time. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anne grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Gardener. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'8" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Margery and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is golden and curly. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bertram 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 Bertram. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local crown-heir

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.