Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 pp. Jet (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). White opal (700 gp). Jade (120 gp). Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears long strands of topaz and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Merchant, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Bilbron 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her silver crest is long and unkept. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Korinn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jet (140 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this southern woman wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is auburn and very short. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Laborer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.