Description: This dark-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old Prospector

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

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Arnold was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is an epitome of beauty. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.