Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Himo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: Born in the north to a Armorer, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.