Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Barakas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd, and carries spears. His fur is white and very short. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Right-Handed fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has styled his orange fur well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Shepherd kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is black and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.