Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a violet shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his golden hair up. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is auburn and very short. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Aramil took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.