Description: This northern man dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His clothes are grease stained in places. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Ekemon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears her golden hair down. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Priest, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is short and silver. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Namfoodle wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear flannel, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Armara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.