Description: He wears just a white suit. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with red slacks. He wears his auburn hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Engraver. Recently the stress of being a Engraver has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cartwright profession.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but he was a colossal failure. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Aerdeth was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).