Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kelter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Kelter and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is short and silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 3 Antitoxin. 3 Acid flasks. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is black. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Chay will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and carries monstrous two handed axes. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Heian hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2600 sp.