Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter, and he perpetually has his crossbow ready. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

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 an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. Through the years after Veit was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Veit's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Veit and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp. Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no crest. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Pijjirik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Dayereth abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Calcitro was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Calcitro decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Dazzazn would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has done her best to style her cinnamon fur to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a pastel collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Cloak took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10 pp.