Description: A 3'3" eastern man, he wears a fancy red suit. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Anselm was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greatsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).