Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming 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 red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lamlis 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 Lamlis. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Laucian was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Laucian's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, Insane. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Gennal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered drow who tried to eat his hand. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 170 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.