Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for him, and Laucian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 pp. Canary diamond (8000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His head has been shaved. His ears are large.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'8". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and 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

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is white and very short. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 360 pp. Red spinel (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a hunchback. His hair is auburn and very short. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 pp. White pearl (160 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).