Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy brown hair. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Helja is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Gildmak hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her white hair down. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Shax was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shax's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Black star sapphire (1600 gp).