Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Ar-Baruk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ar-Baruk abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his auburn hair down. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roland embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp.