Description: An older man who wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his spear, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright chestnut hair. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Whurdred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his auburn hair up. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Roger lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has black hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rimple isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. After a long history of fighting, Rimple and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.