Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Laucian took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Diggory was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Diggory was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has wavy golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Arha was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Being a Mason kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Good lock.