Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. His hair is long and red with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 21. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Laucian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Laucian learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Hadarai hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Ruler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Theren liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Peren grew up listening to his father's many stories. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.