Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has worked as a Painter like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Gerald enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gerald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has red hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp. Black opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Simon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 south. 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 sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.