Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has no crest. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Eva was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this southern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nurkara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His fur is lavender and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His fur is white and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Drifting alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 gp. Jade (120 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". He wears a fancy grey suit, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His hair is golden and very short. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Einkil was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 230 gp.