Description: An older man who typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Theren was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He wears a fancy brown suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Nutae learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job, Family, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.