Description: Standing 4'5", this man wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'0" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is auburn. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Burgell hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Burgell grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Bardryn is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Bardryn was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Bardryn never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.