Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. The war was a terrible time for him, and Balimaar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Laborer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Jet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He has a hunchback. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Simon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Simon reached his early adolescence his Human 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. After a long history of fighting, Simon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mercenary profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and brown robe with the hood down. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Jet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a dilettante again

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.