Description: A 6'0" western man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Richard will drive conversation. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Richard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Painter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and doesn't want to be a painter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is cut short. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.