Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Laucian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Weaver born in the past three hundred years. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Beiro 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 feels threatened by others; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has moderate length white hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Halimath was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 170 pp. Red spinel (60 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.