Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is black and very short. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Lazy. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rael will drive conversation. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

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

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Nim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Nim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Amethyst (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Gifted from a young age, Caeldrim studied abroad. 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. Being a Sage 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: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.