Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Gifted from a young age, Balimaar studied abroad. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his warhammer ready. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Bernard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Bernard's homeland. Bernard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Jocelyn took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2200 sp. Jet (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp).