Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and silver. He wears an eyepatch.

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. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Traki 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 is content; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a great chef.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 70 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp).