Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and greatswords. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and blue tie, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Balimaar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balimaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Fortune-teller uniform. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.