Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Barakas will drive conversation. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Barakas studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older woman who typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Cora lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Valida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valida grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is black and very short. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp. Sard (70 gp).