Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vlorn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Tharivol was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. He wears his auburn hair up. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 80 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.