Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). During his travels, Balam and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Balam discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Balam fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Courier does, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Blacksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 sp. Jasper (70 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.