Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is brown and curly. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She has slicked back white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Interpreter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Tawna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Masseuse, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp).