Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in a small forest village. After coming to the age of reason, Ar-Beka took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'10". He wears a grey coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is content; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Interpreter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 cp.