Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is typically in his Painter uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his gray fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He has worked as a Painter like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Coral (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her monstrous two handed axe. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired her part-time. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Torgga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter, and is pretty ugly. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has gold eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 370 gp.