Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Bernard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is brown and very short. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Ronwe lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with her Blacksmith mother left her crippled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.