Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His hair is black and very short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: This southern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Shanairla is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Shanairla was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears red trousers with green and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oblar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 pp. Azurite (16 gp).