Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is typically in her Painter uniform. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Painter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has worked as a Painter like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her pickaxe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. She has no hair. This gold eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 26000 sp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. She has brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.