Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is typically in his Assassin uniform, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (60 gp).