Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: Barakas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of dire rats 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: Doesn't want to be a Gardener and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a colorful flower in his brown fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and 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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Barakas grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears bulky grey painted plate armor and is in decent physical shape. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 230 gp.