Description: This dark-skinned male wears a worn and beaten armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Vanuath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered whip and tarnished greatsword as well. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Vanuath never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to be a locksmith again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: This western man wears blue trousers with violet and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Fletcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A true patriot, Suhnae would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Suhnae was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fletcher. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new fletcher responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).