Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Barendd was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Barendd's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Barendd and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a black shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Murook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Servant, Murook learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her crest is silver and curly. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Akra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Architect and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has worked as a Mercenary like his father before him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).