Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his black hair down. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Laucian took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is golden and very short. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

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

Description: He stands about 4'7" and is typically in his Cook uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Cook but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Being born in the south, 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 south 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

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

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Spice Merchant who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp.