Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Balimaar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balimaar studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Hunter 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. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hunter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green 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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.