Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A true patriot, Raymond would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 4'10" southern woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. Her hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A 3'0" southern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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. Oblar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears professional attire. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Vanchu was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 180 gp.