Description: An older man who wears a black vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: Born in the south to a Bather, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is typically in his Junk Dealer uniform. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Dean was born the youngest of three triplets. Dean 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 19000 cp.