Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear tan tank tops with blue pants. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

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. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and halberds. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. His copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 gp.