Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a yellow tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Helen learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp).

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. The war was a terrible time for her, and Oriel does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She tends to her Carpenter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Matilda enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).