Description: A 5'11" northern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Kody's homeland. Kody decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: Emma lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Emma alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp.