Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His bronze crest is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy gray fur. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his yellow robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His hair is white and very short. He has silver eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with his Marshal mother left him crippled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 370 gp. Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.