Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his purple hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Faran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: This eastern man is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Wobbles hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Wobbles was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears brown trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 sp.