Description: He is typically in his Painter uniform. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly falchions and morningstars. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her black robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 6'2". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'11" when asserting herself. She has no hair. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 59. 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. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nurkara grew up listening to her father's many stories. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Miller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down, and carries shortbows. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Halimath was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Halimath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp. Sard (40 gp).