Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: He wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is dressed in an above average manner. His red hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 80 pp.