Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Gerard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His silver hair is still thick. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Don lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 23000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.