Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Sarah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. He has done his best to style his cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. He has copper eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Silent learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp.