Description: This dark-skinned male wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baradad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright silver hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born in the east. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Doctor. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 sp.