Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balam does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe, he is not a threatening figure. His orange fur is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 260 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 is a Lamia in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy brass crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears grey trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Efferil liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 310 gp.