Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He got into the Mortician business at a young age. When Balam reached his early adolescence his Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has worked as a Mortician like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries spears. He wears his blonde hair up. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Bhevek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small forest village. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Baern alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fisher business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.