Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 Gardener. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Painter does. He wears his white hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Peren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Nutae and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.