Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Heian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Heian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this northern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (80 gp).