Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Yvonne was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Isabella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: He got into the Unemployed business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).