Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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: Balimaar hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy red suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raymond lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Shy, Lazy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Gerard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.