Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Balimaar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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. Balimaar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Justin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has no hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).