Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a great chef.

History: Laucian was born with his mother's beautiful face. His childhood dream was to be a Slave Trader, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Slave Trader, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Laucian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Sculptor and found it very stressful. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 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.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Jezean hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white crest is unkempt and raggedy. He has gold eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She usually wears her grey robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green trousers with brown and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).