Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by sweets. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ruler. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).