Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and black tie. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. During his travels, Laucian and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Laucian discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Laucian fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Red garnet (130 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A freak accident while working with his Laborer father left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and white robe with the hood down. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. His hair is short and black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.