Description: This man dresses like a well dressed Knight does. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is short and white. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Balam was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A 3'4" eastern man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a fancy black suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy silver crest. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His blue crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Servant soon after.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, green shirt, and blue tie. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.