Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Balimaar was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bather. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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 get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His clothes are grease stained in places. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jocelyn grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 sp. Banded agate (7 gp). Jet (50 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.