Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after Balam was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balam's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Balam was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Detective uniform. His hair is auburn and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 70 gp.