Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Barakas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp. Moonstone (40 gp). 8 Acid flasks. 8 Acid flasks. 4 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Fletcher father left him crippled. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.