Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. A gifted student he started as a Bather, but he got bored and became a Painter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 3 Holy water.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Performer born in the past three hundred years. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in John's homeland. John decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

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

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mayor profession.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).