Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of longbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heian grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Heian was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Tharivol was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Tharivol was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Efferil wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

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 bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 290 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.