Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Kody hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. Kody enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thomas does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When Thomas reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2600 sp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He has violet eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2700 sp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).