Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30000 cp. Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his auburn hair down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Hugh abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.