Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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. Aust enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Aust and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Dreali has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

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

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. The war was a terrible time for him, and Peren does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.