Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Laucian grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Sage, but he was a colossal failure. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Revenge; and to be a sage again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his golden hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadarai grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 26000 sp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jade (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).