Description: An older man who prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Balimaar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kyle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Assassin again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 20 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.