Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

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 writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his golden hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Thradal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her hair is golden and curly. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Vani was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, 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 red hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Oblar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Spring was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Coral (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Symma hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. A gifted student she started as a Miller, but she got bored and became a Painter. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Radomir was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.