Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is braided into rings. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Barakas will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman very much looks the part of a Apothecary. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 18000 sp.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She struck the Spice Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 Shoemaker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).