Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Laucian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Server but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He has worked as a Carter like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has purple hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Gardener, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. 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: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp).