Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Everard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Rolf learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Carter, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An older man who wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 cp. Violet garnet (300 gp).