Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: 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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Full Plate.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Aline was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.