Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a red coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is harsh and unforgiving.

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 always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a brown shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is white and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Dean isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great joy in being the best Healer in town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has worked as a Healer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 sp.