Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Laucian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'6" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with her Baker mother left her crippled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She comes from a rich western family. When Lia reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 18000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gerald lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has brown hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Raymond's homeland. Raymond decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. Her red fur is lengthy. Her eyes are green.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Smoking fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).