Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Barakas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. 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 has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has golden hair. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of a Sellsword, who enjoyed hunting, Hupe was taken on many hunting expeditions. Hupe liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a trident and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she very much looks the part of a Weaver. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears professional attire. She wears her white hair up. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Vicky lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Vicky abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Tourmaline (130 gp).