Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is black and curly. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Spy uniform. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of a Blacksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Ralf was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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. Ralf took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished 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. He has moderate length white hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Everard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the south to a Junk Dealer, Miles learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears a simple pastel robe with green stripes complete with hood. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.