Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fancy violet suit. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Alexandre never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Immigrant, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

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. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hunter grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hunter. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 70 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.