Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and carries ceremonial daggers. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy brown suit. He has brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Theren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.