Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has slicked back silver hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a pastel shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and brown pants. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Everard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.