Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Laucian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Amber (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Arannis was born the youngest of three triplets. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has a crush on the local carter

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.