Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears black trousers with tan and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is still thick. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, 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'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Thervan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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 submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 sp. Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is golden and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

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 kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Gennal was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 gp.