Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Barakas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red fur. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He has a hunchback. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1400 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears just a yellow suit. He wears his white fur down. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When River reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a tailor again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: An older man who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, he is not a threatening figure. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.