Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this man is typically in his Painter uniform. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small island village. His first spouse was a Sailor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Hugh hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 north. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Hugh was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Theobald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered mace and tarnished halberd as well. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.