Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Jade (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Rolen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy red hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vanuath isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. 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 likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Theren was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Glassblower. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.