Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Barakas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Fortune-teller like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: He was born in the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp).