Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 50 pp. Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Elysande studied abroad. In her 15th 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. With bright black hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Secretive, Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.