Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Painter uniform. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has slicked back black hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black crest is knotted and matted. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

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

Description: She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Anne hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 19th 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp.