Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat and is in decent physical shape. His white crest is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses like a well dressed Painter does and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. A true patriot, Herleva would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. With bright blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pikar grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Map Maker, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.