Description: This man dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Ernest was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is golden and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His hair is short and auburn. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.