Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

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 took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is an amazing painter.

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. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (50 gp).