Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His purple hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Balam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Balam was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. He has wavy silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shump will drive conversation. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 20000 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his blue robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: Standing 2'11", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is black and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).