Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 13000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this western woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lilli isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (100 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Barber, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (120 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (120 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is black and curly. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Ovak was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ovak's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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 childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.