25 years old, Male, black hair, brown eyes. 5 ft 11 inches tall. Arthur is very much a gentleman, he is quite intelligent. He is also assertive and very protective of thoes he loves. Arthur was hesitant about going to California for the gold, but he went with his brother Matthew and his father Caleb.

22 years old, he has brown hair and brown eyes. He's 5 ft 10. Matthew is often times a big tease, especially to his brother Arthur, but he is kind. He is hard working and usually very practical. Matthew was very excited about going to California, he is set on getting rich from gold.

Caleb is 47 years old. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He is a kind man, he brought his son's, Arthur and Matthew to California with hopes of striking it rich in California on gold. They have their own claim. His wife died from childbirth and he is close with his sons.

Samuel is 14 years old, he has blond hair and blue eyes. Samuel is close with his older sister Anne and his younger brother Owen. He is a determined boy, he's very excited to be in California and wants to strike it rich.

Owen is six years old and has light brown hair and green eyes. He is a very happy little boy, he is very attached to his older sister Anne. Own loves rocks and bugs and he thinks going to California Is a grand adventure.

A 42 year old man he has light brown hair and blue eyes. He is often quiet but he cares deeply for his wife, Mildred, and his children, Samuel, Anne and Owen. His family was struggling on their farm, so he took them to California to find prospects there. He is a hard working man.

A 40 year old woman with blond hair and green eyes. She is gentle and kind and adores her children, Anne, Samuel and Owen. She is close with her husband William. Mildred was hesitant about going to California, especially for Anne, but she trusted William.