Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. When Balimaar 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. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His hair is golden and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: William was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: This southern man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, William has worked very hard to control his curse. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and white tie. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mason; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.