Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and silver. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Barakas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Amber (140 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, brown shirt, and black tie. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shane never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His yellow fur is lengthy. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. Amethyst (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length black hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 11000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise blue.

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. 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 born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Bidreked's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bidreked fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Faral was born with her father's beautiful face. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Seamstress. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.