Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Heian is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. One day when Heian was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Heian was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. Through the years after Rimple was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rimple's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is dark red and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vepar isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She 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 nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Erevan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy white dress. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Robbie was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by her family; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy golden hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. After coming to the age of reason, Torgga took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Emerald (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.