Description: He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Heian was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Carter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Terse, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Amber (90 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 Painter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear green tank tops with tan pants. His head has been shaved. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a pastel vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up work as a Healer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.