Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Nutae would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nutae grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Heian 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 slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fancy blue suit. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Cartwright born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).