Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balam studied abroad. Balam abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Cairn was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of sapphire and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His golden hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dean isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Radomir was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a spear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 390 gp. 3 Smokesticks.