Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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, Balimaar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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 was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Anthony speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Anthony and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Eberk was born with his father's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.