Description: An older man who tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is white and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Balimaar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with blue slacks. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gomory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears just a tan suit. His black hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Alex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.