Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Jeweler. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Paelias learned a great deal about his mother'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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is short and silver. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mason business.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Varis took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Amethyst (160 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.