Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Through the years after Dean was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Dean's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north to a Stableman, Shane learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. 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: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.