Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Barakas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Barakas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears tattered old clothes. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Hematite (10 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: She wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is physically well-built. Her long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her first spouse was a Mayor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. She wears her silver hair up. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Herbalist business.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 3 Holy water.