Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears his auburn hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Glassblower mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is white and very short. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Detective. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Jade (90 gp). White opal (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 Sellsword. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.