Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears professional attire. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by teas. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Adam hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Theobald was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2900 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: This man wears a red collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Map Maker, but he got bored and became a Sage. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tan trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Hubert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.