Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and auburn. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard father left him crippled. Recently the stress of being a Cartwright has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 31000 sp. Moss agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 sp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, red shirt, and grey tie. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Gunter is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male is typically in his Mercenary uniform. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.