Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise white.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Balam hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Through the years after Balam was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Balam's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Oriax is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Oriax was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Oriax abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 50000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp.