Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cartwright but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Raam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Fivin was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.