Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His white hair is still thick. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Barakas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She wears her white hair down. Her eyes are black and beady.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Uthemar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Uthemar. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This malnourished man wears a violet vest and prefers brown and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Caeldrim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 gp.