Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Ar-Baruk is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ar-Baruk was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ar-Baruk decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a yellow scarf. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is an amazing painter.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Gildmak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. She has wavy red hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Vaina was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.