Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Valida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Standing 3'5", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. She carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished kukri as well. Her hair is short and white. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Herleva isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Obsidian (11 gp).