Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has silver hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Balam reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 sp. Jet (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shump is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is still thick. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a healer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Smokesticks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.