Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and scythes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished club as well. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Superior lock. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Breastplate.