Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is short and auburn. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Nicholas 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. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her black hair is cut short. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His hair is golden and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60 pp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Painter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20000 cp. Chalcedony (40 gp).