Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He usually wears his brown robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a long, tan cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Richard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Dyer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.