Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Valafar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the east to a Mayor, Fivin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her golden hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Abalaba is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Abalaba studied abroad. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. White pearl (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. She has wavy silver hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ogthrak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has moderate length black hair. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a Healer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born in the east to a Healer, Shautha learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Jabbie hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).