Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mordai does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Mordai never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Sard (70 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blue crest is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Ruler

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

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a black collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.