Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has black eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

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. After months of barely getting by, Barakas managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is greedy

Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears her bronze crest up. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.