Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is still thick. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Burto was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Burto was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Burto's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is brown and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Bookbinder, but he was a colossal failure. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears just a blue suit. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Norûk was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Norûk decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).