Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Heian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1600 pp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jet (50 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue stubble. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are red.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. She wears her white crest down. She has red eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born in a small forest village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this southern man is typically in his Locksmith uniform. His black hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Locksmith and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Alston is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Alston was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and balancing his hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Coral (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Animal Trainer. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and expand her business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.