Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Balimaar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His half smiles and hazel 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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 cp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and white pants. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Jocelyn liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Everard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks.