Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a great chef.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 190 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Rael was born with his father's beautiful face. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 260 pp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 88. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Uthemar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 sp. Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. 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. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Coral (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.