Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Heian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, marred by beers. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When Thervan 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. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Thervan never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 160 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).