Description: He very much looks the part of a Painter. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his auburn hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Traki is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a green shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Hadarai was taken on many hunting expeditions. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. Malachite (5 gp). Amber (100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Efferil was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Efferil decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear blue tank tops with violet pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erevan grew up listening to his father's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 18. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 190 pp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).