Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Akmen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Shoemaker.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2200 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Amber (80 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his dark red hair up. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's in love

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. She has silver crest. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Havilar was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. During her travels, Havilar and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Havilar discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Havilar fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 2600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has no crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears a simple white robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 pp.