Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barakas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Baker. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black opal (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears long strands of aquamarine and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She takes great joy in being the best Sellsword in town.

History: She was born in the north. A freak accident while working with her Body Guard mother left her crippled. She has worked as a Sellsword like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Nija was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nija's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nija and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 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). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.