Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and very much looks the part of a Ploughman. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'3". He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, PTSD, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 350 gp. Jade (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He has moderate length silver hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Navigator work with an outfit from a few towns over. Navigator work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a spy again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.