Description: He stands about 5'4" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 20th 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. 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: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Painter uniform. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Norman studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is content

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small island 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 gp.