Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barakas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Nija enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nija was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1700 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is singed and shortened. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Helen will drive conversation. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Family, Attractive, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).