Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of amber and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Laucian hails from a village terrorized by illithids. After coming to the age of reason, Laucian took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trail fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a fancy white dress. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Portia will drive conversation. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Portia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Portia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has no crest. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her warhammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Synthrin's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Synthrin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear black tank tops with red skirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her crest is silver and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kadana grew up listening to her father's many stories. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bather. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.