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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Heian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is an amazing painter.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, yellow cloak, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Efferil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp).