Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balimaar embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: Bernard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Bernard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for him, and Randal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is auburn and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

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. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Peter lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp.