Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise silver. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 50 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With wild blonde hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her childhood dream was to be a Mayor, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Althaea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished scythe as well. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his youth he was a Cartwright, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. After a long history of fighting, Lucan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.