Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blue hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Balam hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a tan scarf. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and greataxes. He has wavy black crest. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the south to a Laborer, Kiirith learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Marshal. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1600 pp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is black and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Flogg has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is mildly Dragonborn supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Salasar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature falchion.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).