Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered lance and tarnished shield as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Laucian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Paelias took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears brown 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 hammer. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.