Description: He is typically in his Painter uniform. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2900 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is physically well-built. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is short and auburn. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a Roofer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).