Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished club as well. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Balimaar will drive conversation. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 sp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Robert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.