Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 270 pp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Through the years after Cockaby was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Cockaby's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Buckler.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His fur is cut close to his head. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His dark red hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 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'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey tunic with black highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a flattop crest cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.