Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the south to a Slave Trader, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Job, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 380 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Cressel took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Healer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers red and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is black and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and doesn't want to be a assassin and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. Sard (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a hunchback. Her head has been shaved. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Carpenter. She is a great chef.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.