Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barakas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears white trousers with brown and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his scarlet crest down. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Shamash 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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.