Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Balimaar took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 11000 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a great chef.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 47000 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. 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 was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 21000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and carries maces. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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. 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. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 45000 sp. 1 Chain shirt.