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: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Helen was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

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.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nalral was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.