Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balimaar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Charles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Charles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a Map Maker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

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 is portly but not overly obese. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.