Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. He is an epitome of beauty. His white hair is cut short. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After months of barely getting by, Aust managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Soveliss has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gennal's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gennal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Gennal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 120 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).