Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 190 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Erdan is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70000 cp. Rose (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Valafar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a hunchback. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Gardain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Gardain abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears dull black sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Azzakh was born with his father's beautiful face. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp.