Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His tied-back hair is red. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Barendd was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Berrian was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dilettante. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Racist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is an amazing painter.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and longswords. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 pp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Half-Plate.