Description: An older man who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. Jet (70 gp). Jet (70 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 is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Mayor, Erevan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rael embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).