Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black trousers with white and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has chestnut hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'2" southern man, he wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp).