Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Aline is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stylist and was forced into it by her family; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Odo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 cp. Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 30 pp.