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 dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with white slacks. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Balimaar was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sage. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bounty Hunter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bounty Hunter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and human compassion

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Kody enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kody fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.