Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and curly. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2100 sp. 4 Holy water. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

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: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Kellen reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her black hair up. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ilanis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A 6'3" southern man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.