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 prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Galiena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 5'10", this man very much looks the part of a Barber. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barber. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'9". She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galiena grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.