Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 black hair is long and unkept. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moss agate (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).