Description: An older man who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Arannis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nutae is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp).