Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His red hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has silver hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Curran isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 320 gp.