Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Hunter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Painter. Recently the stress of being a Painter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local butcher

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is short and black. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aerdeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. A true patriot, Hadarai would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Skamos alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Skamos was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp.