Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, green cloak. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Guy was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a hunter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has shaved his head bald. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Diggory will drive conversation. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Armorer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Ploughman, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).