Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect his home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.