Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He very much looks the part of a Painter. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 18000 sp. Rose (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears brown trousers with tan and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Rael 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. Rael 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.