Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great joy in being the best Fletcher in town.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 25000 sp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).