Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Heian is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with tan skirt. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and black robe with the hood down. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Armara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 60 gp.