Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Heian reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to be a server again

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Coral (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 30 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Riardon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Riardon was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Riardon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Riardon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black vest and prefers red and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).