Description: He is a mite stocky and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mayor; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Xappan has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Chay was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Body Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).