Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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 got into the Gardener business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Balimaar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man usually wears his black robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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 born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, 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 wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Godfrey hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Godfrey was born with his father's beautiful face. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.