Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in a small desert village. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. After months of barely getting by, Laucian managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and very much looks the part of a Masseuse. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Being a Ploughman kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'9" northern man, he likes to wear yellow tank tops with violet pants. His hair is white and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

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. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.