Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. 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 never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A 4'11" northern man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp. Jet (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Jasper (70 gp).