Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. Adelard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished club as well. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and prefers to wear flannel. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Avice has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 cp.