Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Balimaar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Henry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is silver and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gilbert hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.