Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His hair is cut close to his head. 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: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. His hair is silver and very short. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with his Herbalist mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his brown hair down. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.