Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he very much looks the part of a Painter. He has no hair. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gerard will drive conversation. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 3 Holy water.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in John's homeland. John decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who usually wears his blue robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Painter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.