Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Laucian is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: Traulam speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Traulam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She tends to her Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red fur is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She takes great joy in being the best Miller in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. After coming to the age of reason, Leaf took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 290 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Dean hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rose (50 gp).