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 grey tunic with yellow highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Laucian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, In love, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Traki was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Traki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Laucian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Laucian. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 sp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Beiro took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Shipwright, Efferil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shipwright. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp).