Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 27. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Lucan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jade (130 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp).