Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This man wears just a grey suit. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Unemployed. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Revenge; and he's in love

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 sp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her fur is lavender, silky, and of moderate length. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Spring took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears just a black suit. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Kriv was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Painter. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. His hair is short and white. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Shaká was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has wavy silver hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 96. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Ea would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Detective

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. She is physically well-built. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A true patriot, Bilga would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1200 sp.

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 typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. His red fur is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Shadow hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Shadow was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 140 gp.