Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Aerdeth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a crush on the local laborer

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His black hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aelar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.