Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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. Nim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1300 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a very tight haircut. His face is scarred and worn.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.