Description: This northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his silver crest well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Vorka and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a violet tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).