Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Barakas reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large yellow jacket. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has violet eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 18th 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. Her blue hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jade (40 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has red eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 17th 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Priest. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).