Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Balimaar 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 Balimaar. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Gerald lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Hadwisa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.