Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Balam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Guy is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Barfa studied abroad. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Ploughman like his mother before him.

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

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1500 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.