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.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She wears a mask on 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. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 140 gp.