Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Barakas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: He wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 36. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is short and silver. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insomniac, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Navigator job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Barkeep. He tends to his Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 gp.