Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Barakas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Kabbarg wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Helen was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp.