Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balimaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Crowbar.

Description: A 6'4" northern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Randal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a actor again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a Knight first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Gomory 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's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

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 taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.