Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Hunter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has moderate length green crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Actor, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Chain shirt.