Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Miller profession.

History: Joser was born with his mother's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult; and to be a miller again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the north. Her first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Stylist, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Akoth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Akoth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 150 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'8" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.