Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His white hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Painter uniform. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has brown eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

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 hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a tan suit. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Hadarai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).