Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Balimaar was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bowyer. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform During his travels, John and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, John discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. John fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears just a tan suit. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. 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 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).