Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears a violet costume with the symbols of strength on his torso, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Heian was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a grey shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 210 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Seebo was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. He wears his golden hair down. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.