Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by teas. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Henry was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bertram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His auburn hair is still thick. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gunter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is long and unkept. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Laborer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. 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: Odo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

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