Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Aramil was born with his father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Canary diamond (6000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Coral (70 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a violet scarf. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.