Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Eye agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is blonde and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears blue trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is physically well-built. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Spice Merchant. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Coral (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.