Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ernest was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Detective. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: An older man who sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his warhammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears just a brown suit. He has wavy brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 60 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).