Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Laucian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shoemaker. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 220 pp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his whip. He has a hunchback. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.