Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balimaar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. With bright golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears skinny pants and wears a blue and white robe with the hood down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Performer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Family, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 sp. Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).