Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, red shirt, and pastel tie. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished lance as well. His red hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His silver hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).