Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Riardon was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Riardon's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 sp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and quarterstaffs. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, marred by sweets. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.