Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is red and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Balam was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: This man wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his club. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is cut short. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.