Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Spyglass. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is typically in his Painter uniform. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Rolf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White opal (500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a fancy green suit. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Reynard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his silver hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter mother left him crippled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 47000 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).