Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. 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 does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Hematite (16 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Shedinn was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 sp.