Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Laucian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a tan collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Syllin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Holy water.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has a hunchback. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Carpenter. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Carpenter. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).