Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Barakas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with white pants. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His head has been shaved. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Thorpe has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has chestnut hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'2". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Azurite (7 gp).