Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Guard profession.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Rurik took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a Cartwright soon after.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white vest and prefers blue and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears his chestnut hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His green crest is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Mugrunden is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is brown and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 50 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.