Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a grey vest and prefers white and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, marred by beers. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Laucian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue diamond (4000 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears just a yellow suit. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Jade (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his golden hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Rael reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.