Description: A 4'9" western man, he wears just a yellow suit. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 250 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Thamior lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a simple violet robe with red stripes complete with hood. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. 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 is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the east. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Arannis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.