Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Laucian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 pp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has wavy golden hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp).