Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Mercenary uniform. His hair is black and very short. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Laucian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Laucian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He wears his chestnut hair down. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Slave Trader. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a club on her belt. Her white hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Crampernap studied abroad. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.