Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Balimaar will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear violet tank tops with tan pants. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished shield as well. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 south. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Opinionated. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His tied-back hair is brown. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.