Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Herbalist who has hired him part-time. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Laborer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ernest never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's in love; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush, Military, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Sage first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Banker who has hired him part-time. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Balimaar's homeland. Balimaar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Healer; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (8 gp).