Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Barakas was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is short and silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.