Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2800 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Guy was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spice Merchant. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's in love; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

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

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).