Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heian was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Hunter.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and violet tie. His white hair is lengthy. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Enialis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he wants to get laid

Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Scribe. Being a Scribe kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black pearl (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2600 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.