Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Barakas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has taken up work as a Herbalist and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a kukri on his belt, and carries kukris. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His orange fur is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Miner born in the past three hundred years. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 320 gp.