Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp.