Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown diamond (3000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Carter does. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. 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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Carter. He has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aust does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amber (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.