Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length dark red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length silver hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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: He is greedy.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 30 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.