Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is portly but not overly obese. She has slicked back black hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tattered old clothes. She sports golden long hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Makaria grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Makaria. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Engraver. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 6000 sp.