Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Heian was taken on many hunting expeditions. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Heian's homeland. Heian decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 pp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (160 gp). Sard (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Mortician. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Birel will drive conversation. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 19000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Spy, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His beige fur is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Shifting would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When Shifting reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is dressed in an above average manner. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Kali was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.