Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Laucian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Laucian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Howard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries nunchakus. His copper crest is braided into rings. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. Obsidian (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is braided into rings. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.