Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is typically in his Painter uniform. He has no hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Burto hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Shaká speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 sp. Coral (120 gp). 1 Backpack.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Qualen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Cook, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 370 gp. Iolite (70 gp).